Ball Joints

[TankGirl]

So, I need to replace my front ball joints. Any suggestions on brand? How difficult is it to self-install these? Should I just bite the bullet and bring it to a shop?
Thanks in advance for helpful advice

[SicRedGt]

Worn out? I'd probably see if Whiteline offers a standard replacement, not the roll center ones.

If they are anything like the set up in my LGT, they can be a real PITA to get out of the knuckles. I can link you to a tool that extracts them from the knuckles easily.

EDIT: They are just like the LGT. Not an easy job if they are rusted into the knuckle. Let me look for the tool I mentioned.

[Seraphinwolf]

Why not just upgrade with the Roll Center Adjustment kit? Makes sense to me anyways. :shrug:

[WeldingHank]

TiC has the tool for cheap. worth it to have, even if you only use it once.

[bmx045]

It can be done in the driveway with a BJ press and a 6 pack of your finest brew.

[SicRedGt]

link to the tool page;

http://turninconcepts.com/index.php?cPath=1_178

[TankGirl]

Worn out? I'd probably see if Whiteline offers a standard replacement, not the roll center ones.

If they are anything like the set up in my LGT, they can be a real PITA to get out of the knuckles. I can link you to a tool that extracts them from the knuckles easily.

EDIT: They are just like the LGT. Not an easy job if they are rusted into the knuckle. Let me look for the tool I mentioned.

Yeah the boot is pretty much dead. I get a wicked clunking when I go over any sort of bump in the road. I'll look into that tool. Thanks!

[Seraphinwolf]

Sounds good and dead too me. Worst is when it settles for a whilenan you hear nothing and don't feel motivated to do it... Then bam! Clunk clunk clunk!

[afbeefcake]

I got some from advance auto for like $20, the $40 ones come with better hardware.

[boxxer joe]

there not to bad to do just rent the ball joint tool from advanced and soak them in pb blast they come out easyer that way